One of the many great things about the metro Atlanta area is the access to a top notch, world class baseball organization the

For those of us who are not quite Major League Baseball caliber, the metro Atlanta area offers many local baseball and softball outlets for all skill levels. With this blog, I am going to highlight some (not all) of these local opportunities. You will be able to click on images and hyperlinks to access more information.

First up would be the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs whose general page can be accessed by clicking this image We are fortunate to have a Department of Recreation within the larger Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs. This specialized department is charged with enhancing the life of residents through nationally recognized recreation programs and activities; this includes a variety of recreation from aquatics to afterschool recreational activities. The City of Atlanta currently has 348 parks that are either maintained by the city and/or volunteer organizations. There are a total of 85 ballfields in 57 of Atlanta's parks. For more specific information on city athletics contact Biana Hill, Recreation Program Director for athletics by phone at 404-817-6852 or via e-mail at bdhill@atlantaga.gov. If you would like specific info on senior programs for the City of Atlanta contact Diallo Robertson, Recreation Program Director Seniors/Therapeutics by phone at 404-817-6934 or via e-mail at dkrobertson@atlantaga.gov.

If softball, both fast pitch and slow pitch, is your thing, then metro Atlanta has definitely got what you are looking for. The recognized major nationwide organization is This is a wonderful organization that is well represented in the State of Georgia. In addition to hosting local leagues for all levels of play, there are numerous tournaments that are sanctioned by the ASA. If you are the umpire type, well ASA has you covered there with training programs for new umpires (a.k.a. blues) and veterans! Softball has something for everyone!

If you have little ones, boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18, who are new to baseball or who have played before, the recognized nationwide leader is This phenomenal organization has been introducing young players to the sports of baseball and softball since it was founded in 1939 and "granted Federal Charter July 16, 1964, by unanimous act of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson." The Little League Network in Georgia include 10 Divisions that are further broke down by locality. Rather than listing only the metro Atlanta divisions, HERE is a link to the statewide divisions and links to each! I am proud to point out the the Warner Robbins Little League Team won the 2007 Little League World Series!

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